saravalintine

Ive been away from this board for some time.... I had the surgery in 2007 and have lost 110 lbs. Its slowly but sure coming off these day

before:

after...still in progress:

BEFORE Close to 300lbs Dec 07

AFTER Down 85lbs Thanksgiving 2008

Thanks guys. Luckily, Im feeling much better. No more throwing up and Ive been able to eat so I hope its over.

just wondering if anyones insurance covered their plastic surgery?

Ive been throwing up for hours and have diarrhea. The vomiting is sooooooo painful-I hate this. My stomach is so sore I feel like ive done 2 million crunches. What can a lap banded patient take for nausea? IS pepto ok?

Thanks guys!!!! Im pumped up about it now. And sooooooooo ready to go workout!!!!

I ve lost quiet a bit of weight but still not at goal but.... Im gonna get an unfill for a little while. I plan to still go to the gym and watch what I eat. I just cant get most food down. Even if I chew, chew, chew and drink hot liquids first thing. Id say that the majority of the week, I eat about 3 meals and Im totally not getting the Protein I need. I HATE Protein Shakes. I want food!!!!!!! Not even bad food, chicken breast or salad would be great!!!!!!!!! I havent lost weight in 2 months. The last 2 fills I had, I had to get deflated some before leaving the office cause it was too tight. Im pretty miserable! What is your thoughts?:smile2::thumbup::tt2:

i tested 2 days ago and got..... bfn. not even a second faint line.:thumbup:

i drink a little if i can tolerate it. sometimes, it jst doesnt want to work. it kinda makes the food float and feel uncomfortable but others its ok. My surgeon said a good rule is to get a cup of ice and what ever melts while you are eating, is ok to drink. It works for me.

thanks guys. Im going to try and get a card that says im a banded patient. and I dont get my next fill until we get back so i should be good.:scared2:

I'm about to fly for the first time ever and I was wondering if when I go through airport security, there are going to be problems with like the metal detectors. Im pretty sure I will beep or something but how do i let them know that im not a freakin terrorist or something. lol Has anyone flown with the band yet? Any problems I should expect?:scared2:

i plan to test again today or tomorrow. I guess Im just conviced Im not and trying to go to the doc and get a blood test but its so hard to wait that long.

I can only eat baby food-bananas. Im sooo hungry. I had my 3rd fill on the 17th and havent really been able to eat anything of substance since then. Baby food is going down most of the time and coffee but other than that-nodda. Ugh, I really dont want to take some out, do you think thats what I need to do or just wait it out. I feel fine, I mean no weakness or anything, just hungry. lol:drool::thumbup:

I see the faint second line and I would not be convinced that you arent pg! THe lines can be very faint. I would wait another day and use the fmu again. DOnt drink anything after 7p the night before either. I did 4 tests all faint until day 4 then I used the digital that said pregnant. I like to see the words but the digitals are not that sensitive. Actually the dollar store ones are pretty sensitive. Usually 25 iu of hcg First response early home pg test is what I like the best though. That was has been know to be sensitive to 15 iu. I would either try it with the fmu or do another dollar tree one fmu and no drinking the night before. Good luck this may be it for you!

thanks so much for your positive response. It has been very helpful. Still no AF. Cant wait until April 7th when I go to the gyno. Yyaya

I took three-three dif days, all different times. They all look positive to me but i dont know cause I also took a first response with fmu yesterday and it was bfn. I was expecting period on the 19th and got a very light one for about a day. What do we think?

Im really sore on my stomach. Im assuming where my port is, is where the pain is. lol the dizziness is driving me crazy aswell.

GOt banded on the 20th. Im feeling really gassy and really tired. The nausea was terrible yesterday but is getting better now that I can eat some full liquids. Cream of chicken Soup is soooooooo good. lol be back on later.

Im in a lot of pain and the nausea is horrible but I know in the long run it will be worth it.

OMG!!! I totally love the orange crystal light in the bottles on the juice isle. It tastes just like orange SLICE soda but is sweetened with splenda. GO BUY SOME!!!

I know this is prolly a stupid question but.... is it ok to have the surgery when you are on your period? Ive got mine and was just wondering if it will cause any complications during or after surgery. thanks:help:

So Supportive Badayz. Ugh

thanks so much for the advice gals. my doc hasnt given me my prescriptions yet but i guess i ll get them on the surgery day huh?

Im so scared!!!! Will I wake up and be in total pain or will I be all drugged up? Im just so nervous. HELP

Im 21-22 in May and getting the band on Dec. 20th. Yaya!!!!! Im so excited to really start living. I cant wait until I can buy cute clothes, not just huge tents to cover my body. LOL Im crazy.

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any suggestions on what to eat?:help::help::help::help::help: